Trump: US Must 'Take Greenland' to Prevent Russia/China Seizure

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Moneycontrol•12-01-2026, 09:19
Trump: US Must 'Take Greenland' to Prevent Russia/China Seizure
- •US President Donald Trump stated the US must take control of Greenland, fearing Russia or China would otherwise seize the strategically important Arctic island.
- •Trump dismissed Greenland's current defense as inadequate, citing Russian and Chinese military presence in the region.
- •He rejected Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland, framing US intervention as a national security imperative and not ruling out military force if negotiations fail.
- •Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen warned that a US invasion would undermine NATO and the transatlantic alliance.
- •Greenland's strategic location along Arctic routes and its mineral resources are cited by Trump as critical for US interests.
Why It Matters: Trump insists the US must acquire Greenland to counter Russian/Chinese influence, challenging Danish sovereignty.
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